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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.35 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.35 and 75.53 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.35 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.35 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.35 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 18,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,002.20/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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